A burst supply line, a roof leak in a summer storm or water from a hurricane surge. In Tampa, wet drywall turns into mold fast, so the first 24 to 48 hours count.
Every company below says it answers calls 24/7 and has a Tampa-area office. We pulled the details from each company’s own site so you can call fast and ask the right questions.
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast
This locally owned SERVPRO franchise handles water cleanup, sewage, mold and storm damage across southeast Tampa. It is part of a national restoration brand, which helps on larger storm-related jobs.
- Area
- East Tampa
- Address
- 5409 E Henry Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- Phone
- (813) 694-9092
- Website
- servpro.com
- Site states it is available 24/7 for emergencies
- Site says staff receive IICRC industry certification training
- Independently owned and operated franchise (owners named on site: Brent Nicholson and Leo Millan)
- SERVPRO brand has operated since 1967 (brand-level, not this location)
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Tampa
Paul Davis of Tampa provides water cleanup, flood and storm damage repairs, and mold remediation, and also handles the rebuild afterward. That makes it a single point of contact for both mitigation and reconstruction.
- Area
- Tampa (Brandon/East Tampa area, 33619)
- Address
- 1611 Allison Woods Ln, Tampa, FL 33619
- Phone
- (813) 984-2700
- Website
- tampa.pauldavis.com
- Site describes the team as IICRC certified
- Site states 24/7 emergency response
- Paul Davis brand established in 1966 (brand-level)
- Services listed: water damage cleanup, flood damage, storm/wind damage, mold remediation, fire/smoke, contents cleaning
ATI Restoration
ATI is a large national restoration firm with a regional office in northwest Tampa that handles water extraction, drying, mold remediation and catastrophe response. It is a strong fit for big losses such as hurricane flooding and commercial properties.
- Area
- Northwest Tampa (Town 'n' Country area)
- Address
- 8412 Sunstate St., Tampa, FL 33634
- Phone
- (813) 769-8000
- Website
- atirestoration.com
- Site states 24/7/365 availability
- Site mentions IICRC-certified technicians
- Company founded in 1989
- Services include water extraction, dehumidification and moisture mapping, mold remediation, flood/hurricane catastrophe response, document drying
PuroClean of Carrollwood
PuroClean of Carrollwood is a franchise office in north Tampa offering water damage mitigation, mold remediation and fire restoration. It serves homeowners in Carrollwood and surrounding north Tampa neighborhoods.
- Area
- Carrollwood / North Tampa
- Address
- 9212 Lazy Lane, Tampa, FL 33614
- Phone
- (848) 412-5700
- Website
- puroclean.com
- Site displays IICRC Certified credential
- Site states 24/7 emergency response
- Site lists EPA Lead-Safe certification
- Services listed: water damage mitigation/restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke, biohazard cleanup
United Water Restoration Group of Tampa
United Water Restoration Group's Tampa office handles water extraction and drying, mold remediation and storm damage, plus repairs afterward. It describes itself as locally owned and works with homeowners' insurance carriers.
- Area
- Northwest Tampa
- Address
- 4897 West Waters Ave Suite D, Tampa, FL 33634
- Phone
- (813) 738-6130
- Website
- unitedwaterrestoration.com
- Site states technicians are available 24/7
- Site describes the location as locally owned
- Services listed: water extraction and drying, mold remediation, storm damage restoration, fire damage, reconstruction
1-800 WATER DAMAGE of South Tampa
This independently owned franchise of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE covers water extraction, drying, flood cleanup and mold restoration in Tampa. It also handles sewage cleanup and commercial jobs.
- Area
- Tampa (site lists ZIP 33637 only)
- Phone
- (813) 725-3060
- Website
- 1800waterdamage.com
- Site states IICRC-certified restoration professionals
- Site advertises 24/7 emergency service
- Independently owned franchise under Belfor Franchise Group
- Services listed: water extraction, drying and dehumidification, flood damage, mold, sewage cleanup, fire and smoke
How to choose
Stop the water and call your insurer
Shut off the main, take photos and video of everything, then call your carrier. You keep control of the claim, so start the paper trail yourself.
Ask about IICRC certified techs
The IICRC S500 standard sets the rules for professional water damage work. Ask whether the crew follows it and how they measure moisture before they leave.
Read before you sign
Florida banned assignment of benefits on policies issued since January 2023. A contractor should not ask you to sign over your claim. Read every form first.
Keep assessment and remediation separate
For mold, Florida bars a company from both assessing and remediating the same building within 12 months. Hire an independent licensed assessor if mold is likely.
Florida water damage and mold rules
- In Florida, mold assessors and mold remediators are licensed and regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), and applicants must pass a department-approved written exam. Source
- Under section 468.8419, Florida Statutes (Chapter 468, Part XVI), a mold assessor may not perform mold remediation on a structure their company assessed within the past 12 months, and a remediator may not assess a structure their company remediated within the past 12 months. Source
- Florida's SB 2-A (2022 Special Session, Ch. 2022-271, Laws of Florida) amended s. 627.7152 to prohibit assignment of post-loss benefits under residential and commercial property insurance policies issued on or after January 1, 2023; the law took effect December 16, 2022. Source
- Practical effect for homeowners: on policies issued since January 1, 2023, a restoration contractor generally cannot take over your insurance claim through an assignment of benefits, so you remain the party dealing with your insurer. Source
- FEMA notes that most standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage; flood coverage requires a separate flood insurance policy (such as through the NFIP). Source
- NFIP flood insurance typically takes 30 days to become effective after purchase, so buying a policy when a storm is already forecast usually will not cover that storm. Source
- ANSI/IICRC S500 is the Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration; its current (fifth) edition was published in 2021. Source
- Atlantic hurricane season, which affects Tampa and Hillsborough County, runs from June 1 through November 30. Source
This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules change, so confirm with the source or a licensed professional.
Common questions
Does homeowners insurance cover flood damage in Tampa?
Usually not. Most standard homeowners policies exclude flood. You need a separate flood policy, such as one through the NFIP, and those typically take 30 days to start.
Can a restoration company handle my insurance claim for me?
Not through an assignment of benefits on policies issued on or after January 1, 2023. Florida law now keeps you as the party who deals with your insurer.
When is hurricane season in Tampa?
June 1 through November 30. Late summer and early fall bring the most storms to the Tampa Bay area.
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